World War II and Korean Conflict Monument, (sculpture).

World War II and Korean Conflict Monument, (sculpture).

Sargent, William, sculptor.

World War II and Korean Conflict Monument, (sculpture).

Hubbardston World War II and Korean Conflict Monument, (sculpture).

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Stele: granite; Base: concrete.

Stele: approx. 8 ft. x 2 ft. x 10 in.

(On front:) DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF HUBBARDSTON WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY IN WORLD WAR II AND THE KOREAN CONFLICT. WE HOLD IN GRATEFUL MEMORY THESE MEN WHO DIED TO PRESERVE OUR WAY OF LIFE (list of ten names) GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. John XV; X11 unsigned

A slender granite stele engraved on the front with a small cross.

History -- United States -- World War II

History -- United States -- Korean War

Emblem -- Cross

Outdoor Sculpture -- Massachusetts -- Hubbardston

Administered by Town of Hubbardston, Hubbardston Historical Commission, 7 Main Street, Town Hall, Hubbardston, Massachusetts 01452

Located Center School, Main Street, Front lawn, Hubbardston, Massachusetts

The monument honors those from Hubbardston who served in World War II and in the Korean War. IAS files contain a copy of the Massachusetts Historical Commission Form C - Monuments questionnaire dated Oct. 1, 1975.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1997.

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